INDIANAIRFORCE Recruitment Dossier

The Post of Intern an Ongoing

Official gazetted recruitment notification for The Post of Intern an Ongoing administered by INDIANAIRFORCE Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INDIANAIRFORCE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for The Post of Intern an Ongoing?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from INDIANAIRFORCE Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official Indian Air Force recruitment portal to complete One Time Registration (OTR), verifying contact details through OTP validation to generate login credentials.

Log in using registered OTR credentials, complete the detailed application form with personal, educational, and communication details, and select preferred examination centers and Air Force stations.

Upload scanned images of passport photo, signature, matriculation certificate, degree transcripts, and valid category certificates strictly conforming to prescribed file dimensions and size limits.

Pay the non-refundable processing fee through the integrated online payment gateway using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI, and save the payment transaction receipt.

Submit the final application form, download and print the system-generated acknowledgement receipt, and monitor the official portal for admit card release updates prior to examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for The Post of Intern an Ongoing is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English Comprehension, and General Awareness regarding national and international defense developments.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Aviation Technology Fundamentals, Computer Applications, Applied Aeronautical Concepts, Information Technology, and Basic Operational Procedures in Air Defense.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying Standard	Validation of original educational transcripts, age proof, identity documents, category status, and rigorous IAF physical fitness and medical standards evaluation.
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Station Allotment	Merit-based Ranking	Aggregate score compilation from Stage 1 and Stage 2 examinations, subject to medical fitness clearance and statutory reservation quota allocation.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations, engagement for the Intern post under the Indian Air Force recruitment framework is mapped to Pay Level 6 (or equivalent stipend structure based on Level 3 to Level 6 matrix baseline). Entry Basic Pay is established at INR 35,400 per month. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at 53% of Basic Pay, the DA component equals INR 18,762. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: Class X (30% at INR 10,620), Class Y (20% at INR 7,080), and Class Z (10% at INR 3,540). Transport Allowance (TA) in higher TPTA cities is set at INR 3,600 plus DA on TA (INR 1,908), total INR 5,508. The estimated Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city stands at approximately INR 70,290. Standard statutory deductions including 10% National Pension System (NPS) contribution on Basic plus DA (INR 5,416) and insurance scheme charges yield an estimated net in-hand monthly salary of approximately INR 63,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In compliance with Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, statutory reservation is provided across categories. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is mandated for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates who meet the prescribed annual household income and asset criteria. All female candidates and exempted categories receive full waiver from application fee payment as per Central Government norms.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — The Post of Intern an Ongoing

How are the minimum qualifying cutoffs determined for the screening test?

Cutoff marks are fixed based on total vacancies, category-wise candidate performance, and aggregate difficulty level across examination shifts.

Is normalization applied across multi-shift computer-based tests?

Yes, standard equi-percentile normalization methods are utilized to adjust score variations across multi-session examination schedules.

Is there a service bond or mandatory commitment required for selected candidates?

Candidates must sign an official undertaking agreeing to complete the prescribed internship period without unauthorized absence or early resignation.

What is the probation or orientation duration upon engagement?

Selected interns undergo an initial orientation and performance evaluation period spanning one to three months at designated IAF establishments.

Where can candidates review the detailed domain-specific syllabus?

The comprehensive section-wise syllabus is detailed in the official recruitment notification published on the official IAF web portal.

Where will the selected interns be deployed during the program?

Deployment occurs at designated Air Force Stations, Command Headquarters, and technical units across India based on operational requirements.